Prince Philip Hospital bans visitors amid scabies outbreak
The highly contagious skin condition, caused by microscopic mites, is being managed in several wards, prompting the closure of multiple areas within the hospital.
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Flu jab prevented over 800 hospital admissions, says Public Health Wales
Over one million people across Wales received a flu jab during the 2023‑24 season. More than 200,000 of those vaccinated live with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma,…
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Children’s care home plan withdrawn for Colwyn Bay hotel
Local opposition forces Quidos Care to pull its proposal for a residential children’s home in the historic Colbourne Hotel, preserving the town’s tourism asset.
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Visiting restricted on Bronllys Hospital ward after scabies cases
Powys Teaching Health Board limits visits to Llewelyn Ward as a precautionary response to a small scabies outbreak, with patients and staff receiving treatment.
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ÂŁ15 an hour demanded for Wales’ new national care service
Unison urges the Welsh Government to set a ÂŁ15 hourly minimum for care staff as part of the first pay agreement for the upcoming national care service.
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St David’s Hospice wins Wales’ first Gold Standards end‑of‑life care award
The national accolade recognises the hospice’s consistent delivery of person‑centred care that respects patients’ wishes and supports families throughout the dying process.
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All Welsh housing associations now under Ombudsman complaints standards
Housing tenants gain a uniform complaints process as every Welsh housing association joins the Ombudsman’s standards, covering 85% of public‑service complaints.
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Wales debate erupts over pause to trans gender‑affirming surgery
Senedd members clash over the NHS pause on gender‑affirming treatments, with Greens calling it unacceptable and the health minister defending a clinical review.
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NHS worker earns master’s amid pandemic
Fishguard mother of three balances NHS shifts and family life to graduate with a master’s in Environmental Management from The Open University.
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Health board pauses placements at Rhyl dementia home amid family complaints
The board said placements are “currently paused” while it assesses “potential concerns raised with us”. The board will review the situation before any further referrals are approved.
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